News

Khloe Jackson

May 16, 2025

We had a wonderful time celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week! At Firewall, we know that teachers are the heart of our...

Program Expansion and Enhanced Support

Khloe Jackson

May 16, 2025

We’re excited to announce the launch of our program at three new schools, made possible through our expanding partnership with...

Welcome Innovation Charter!

Khloe Jackson

April 18, 2025

Firewall is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Innovation Charter School in Pompano Beach, beginning in the 2025–2026 school...

Firewall Brings Opportunities to Deerfield Beach High Upper Classmen

Khloe Jackson

April 14, 2025

In preparation for our upcoming summer camp, Firewall Centers took part in Deerfield Beach High School’s First Annual Career Fair....

A Look Back at 2024 Serve-A-Thon

Khloe Jackson

April 9, 2025

With the 11th Annual Serve-A-Thon quickly approaching we invite you to join us in taking a look back at last...

Firewall Celebrates Growth with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Khloe Jackson

April 4, 2025

On Wednesday, November 9, 2022 Firewall Centers hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the purchase of a new office...

Thank You PCI Powerhouse

Khloe Jackson

April 4, 2025

We would like to thank PCI Powerhouse for their continued support provided to our organization. Their generous contribution allows us...

Empowering the Next Generation of Business Leaders

Khloe Jackson

March 28, 2025

On March 6, 2025, students from Firewall Centers showcased their entrepreneurial talents during the much-anticipated Food Truck Day at Walter...

Open to Serve

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

October 1, 2022

On September 26th when most schools were closed for the Rosh Hashanah holiday, our Children’s Services Council of Broward (CSC)-funded...

Growing from Good to Great

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

September 30, 2022

The 2022-2023 School Year started with a bang! Thanks to Children’s Services Council of Broward (CSC) funding, we were able...

Raising Broward AWAREness

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

April 30, 2022

In April, Firewall Centers and its students had the amazing opportunity to be a part of a countywide movement. "The Broward AWARE! Protecting...

Easter Fun with Firewall

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

April 30, 2022

Firewall students that attend our program housed in Davie’s Orange Park Community Center were ecstatic to return from their Spring...

Spring Break Field Day

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

March 31, 2022

The week before Spring Break, our Bair Middle School Center hosted a ‘Spring Break Field Day.’ This purpose of this...

We Help Our Schools Succeed

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

March 31, 2022

Out of Firewall’s 9 centers, Bair Middle School is the largest. Serving over 80 students every day, our staff and...

Inspiring Students Towards College

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

November 1, 2021

In October, we had the great opportunity to host two representatives from Broward College at our Lauderhill 6-12 and Coconut...

We have a Dance Troupe!

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

November 1, 2021

Students at a few of our program sites were rewarded with Halloween parties last week. Students, staff, and AmeriCorps Firewall...

Students Become Mentors

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

September 30, 2021

Did you know that more than 10 of our former Firewall students have become AmerCorps mentors? Many of these students...

Our Visitor From Volunteer Florida

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

September 30, 2021

Firewall Staff and AmeriCorps members were inspired at our September 16th Training. We had to split our training into two...

Building Curriculum

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

April 30, 2021

At Firewall Centers, our students are not just assisted with their homework, but we create curriculum to help them better...

Serve-a-Thon 2021 was a SUCCESS!

EVENTS LOCAL NEWS PRESS SPONSORSHIP STAFF

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

April 27, 2021

On Saturday, April 24th, over 40 Firewall staff, AmeriCorps members, and high school students gathered at the Davie mobile home...

Taking Survey

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

March 23, 2021

This month we decided to take an inventory from our parents and students on how they've felt about Firewall during...

Mentor Appreciation

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

March 23, 2021

March 5th is Employee Appreciation Day, but at Firewall we wanted to highlight our staff ALL MONTH! This all started...

We’re Accredited!

NEWS PRESS

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

February 26, 2021

Firewall Centers, the after-school mentoring and tutoring program, located in Davie,FL has earned National Accreditation through Green Apple Accreditation of...

In Jacob’s Shoes Outreach

GIVING LOCAL PARTNERSHIP

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

February 12, 2021

This February, we are sharing some EXTRA love for our community. We had the amazing opportunity to not just work...

Firewall Family Generosity

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

January 22, 2021

Thank you for ALL of your help Firewall Family! Thanks to many generous donors, we were able to reach our...

Spreading Holiday Cheer

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

January 8, 2021

Program Directors, Lead Mentors, Success Coaches, and Mentors packed their cars this holiday season, ready to spread cheer to everyone...

Firewall Goes Under the Sea

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

October 23, 2020

Firewall Explores has become a big hit with all of our students. Every other Monday they log on ready to...

I <3 Firewall Centers

STAFF Uncategorized VIDEOS

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

October 16, 2020

This month we went to our staff and asked them to finish one sentence: "I love Firewall Centers because..." Asking...

A New Frontier

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

September 18, 2020

More and more kids are signing online with us every afternoon. One of the many ways we are trying to...

Meet & Greet

EVENTS

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

September 11, 2020

Firewall Centers' first week of virtual sessions was wrapped up so perfectly by, all of our staff coming together and...

Ramping Up

BOARD GIVING PARTNERSHIP SPONSORSHIP

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

August 25, 2020

Our staff here at Firewall is working hard to ensure this year starts off well. As they diligently contact parents...

Handing Out Hope

EVENTS LOCAL

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

August 18, 2020

On Saturday morning, the 15th of August, Firewall handed out hope as parents started lining up at Calvary Chapel Plantation...

Our Friends at CSC Broward

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

July 17, 2020

We would like to introduce you to one of the organizations in our Firewall Family today. You may have seen...

Appreciating our Firewall Graduates

GRADUATES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

July 10, 2020

On June 30th, we had the opportunity to host 15 high school graduate students at our Orange Park Center. Dividing...

Making Firewall History!

GRADUATES HIGH SCHOOL LOCAL STUDENTS

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

June 19, 2020

This is an exciting year for Firewall! We have the most seniors graduating of all Firewall history. This program has...

Make an Impact with Us

CAREER MENTORING MENTORS STAFF TUTORING

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

June 5, 2020

Operations at Firewall are steamrolling straight into the summer. We are on an expedition looking for new Mentors to join...

Behind the Scenes

LOCAL PARTNERSHIP

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

May 18, 2020

Firewall strives to help students achieve academic success and build character, but another priority is meeting the needs of their...

A Day in the Life of a Mentor

ACADEMICS MENTORING TUTORING

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

May 18, 2020

From day one of COVID-19 shutting down daily activities, events, and socializing, we've been hard at work helping our community....

Virtual Tutoring

ACADEMICS MENTORING TUTORING

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

April 23, 2020

COVID-19 has impacted us all. The world has been essentially shut down, but Firewall Centers wanted to create a sense...

Student to Mentor

ACADEMICS GRADUATES MENTORING

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

March 12, 2020

Transforming students into servant leaders is at the core of what we do here at Firewall Centers. A perfect way...

Church Leader’s Breakfast

EVENTS LOCAL PARTNERSHIP

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

March 12, 2020

On March 5th, Firewall Centers hosted an amazing breakfast at Community Christian Church where pastors and leaders from churches across...

3 Techniques to Help in your Child’s Learning

ACADEMICS PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDENTS

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

March 5, 2020

We've all at one point or another had difficulty learning something. Whether it was Chemistry in high school, Algebra...

February Newsletter 2020

GIVING HIGH SCHOOL MENTORING NEWSLETTERS TUTORING

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

February 13, 2020

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AmeriCorps Training We are happy that so many college and post college students want to be a part of what...

December Newsletter 2019

NEWSLETTERS PARTNERSHIP STUDENTS TUTORING

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

February 13, 2020

Thanksgiving Has Been Served When you think of Thanksgiving most think of a relaxed, fulfilling time with family and friends....

November Newsletter 2019

GIVING MENTORS NEWSLETTERS

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

February 13, 2020

Mentoring Matters! Firewall Family, meet Nick. Nick is one of our Americorps mentors and has been working at Plantation High...

January Newsletter 2020

BOARD NEWSLETTERS STUDENTS

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

February 13, 2020

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year This year, one of our board members, Aaron McKee, and his wife Toni,...

January AmeriCorps Training

MENTORS STAFF

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

February 11, 2020

The AmeriCorps Firewall mentors who serve at our centers are so important and play a huge role in the lives...

Serving the Seniors

HIGH SCHOOL LOCAL

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

February 11, 2020

This year, Firewall Centers aims to focus and expand its already prevalent service footprint in Broward County. Students who are...

National Mentor Month

MENTOR BLOG MENTORING PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

January 14, 2020

All around the world different months of the year are given "month-long observances." April is Autism Awareness month, February is...

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

BOARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCAL STUDENTS

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

January 14, 2020

When thinking about Christmas time, everyone pictures their own special traditions and the ways that make it feel like Christmas...

Exciting Collaboration with Harvest Drive

NEWS PARTNERSHIP

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

January 14, 2020

Firewall Centers strives to deepen its impact on families by working collaboratively with other organizations. Firewall and Harvest Drive have...

Operation Christmas Child

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

December 17, 2019

Every year we partner with Samaritan's Purse during the holiday season to make a difference. Operation Christmas Child, which is...

Thanksgiving Has Been Served

GIVING NEWS PARTNERSHIP

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

December 11, 2019

When you think of Thanksgiving most think of a relaxed, fulfilling time with family and friends. Our biggest problems are...

We Couldn’t Have Done it Without You!

EVENTS GIVING

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

December 11, 2019

Giving Tuesday was a great success for Firewall Centers with generous donors offering to match dollar for dollar your end...

Arnold’s Story

GRADUATES STUDENTS VIDEOS

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

December 2, 2019

"Firewall has always provided a safe and comfortable learning environment. The mentors have guided me to where I am now....

Mentoring Matters

HIGH SCHOOL MENTORING MENTORS

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

November 7, 2019

Firewall Family, meet Nick. Nick is one of our Americorps mentors and has been working at Plantation High School for...

November is philanthropy month!

GIVING LOCAL

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

November 5, 2019

As an attorney who has worked within the philanthropic community assisting both charities and individual donors, one vehicle of giving...

October Newsletter 2019

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

October 28, 2019

Hello from Firewall Centers! Some of you may have noticed that Firewall Centers is sporting a brand new logo. It's an exciting...

Firewall’s Annual Serve-A-Thon

VIDEOS

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October 18, 2019

Why Be A Mentor

VIDEOS

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October 17, 2019

Firewall is looking for an Elementary Program Director to join their team!

STAFF

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

October 16, 2019

Elementary Program Director Job Description Job Mission: The Firewall Program Director ensures that their assigned Firewall Center(s) operate effectively and...

Student to Mentor: Why Mentoring Matters

MENTOR BLOG

Diego Rodriguez-Seda

October 16, 2019

Our Firewall Mentors are the core of what we do to transform students into servant leaders. Some of our best...

August 2019 Newsletter

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August 29, 2019

Firewall Opens Two Centers! We are so excited to announce that we have successfully opened two new centers at Horizon...

21st Century Community Learning Center RFP

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July 19, 2019

Firewall Centers, will be submitting a proposal in response to the 21st Century Community Learning Center Request for Proposals. Through...

July 2019 Newsletter

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July 17, 2019

Though school is officially out for summer, Firewall's work continues. This summer, we offered a six-week program in a mobile...

June 2019 Newsletter

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June 6, 2019

Meet John, an AmeriCorps Firewall Mentor that worked daily with our Western High School students this past school year. John...

May 2019 Newsletter

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May 23, 2019

Our Servant Leader Celebration hosted by Eric Yutzy was amazing! Our keynote speaker, Anita Fain Taylor, shared with the students...

April 2019 Newsletter

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April 17, 2019

Meet De’Andre, a Firewall student. De'Andre didn't think he'd be able to graduate, but now he's graduating a year early!...

March 2019 Newsletter

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March 22, 2019

Soroptimist International of Davie visited our Western High School Center and shared their 'Dream It, Be It' curriculum that provides career support...

February 2019 Newsletter

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February 21, 2019

For the second year in a row, our students and mentors gave handmade Valentine’s Day cards to over 200 elderly...

January 2019 Newsletter

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January 17, 2019

This Christmas, we gave each student at our Walker Elementary Center their own stuffed animal donated by Barry University students...

Good News South Florida – Church United funds new Firewall Center

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January 5, 2019

To read more about Firewall Centers, visit firewallcenters.org/aboutus To view the entire January edition, visit https://digital.goodnewsfl.org/2019/January/30/#zoom=z

December 2018 Newsletter

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December 14, 2018

Firewall was presented with a check from Church United for $28,073 to help fund our new Center this year, Walker...

November 2018 Newsletter

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November 20, 2018

One of our Firewall Mentors, Malkia, cried when she was told she'd be packing a present for Operation Christmas Child...

October 2018 Newsletter

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October 18, 2018

On Tuesday, October 9th we held our Student-to-Leader Luncheon! Abner Molina, a Firewall graduate, shared his story and talked about some of...

Walker Elementary Opens- An Interview with Firewall’s Curriculum Specialist

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September 27, 2018

Meet Caitlin, Firewall’s Curriculum Specialist! She recently completed her Master’s in Elementary Education at Nova Southeastern University. There she learned...

September 2018 Newsletter

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September 27, 2018

Welcome our newest Firewall Center…Walker Elementary! The neighborhood surrounding Walker Elementary has a higher rate of childhood poverty than almost...

Firewall Centers receives $2,500 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation

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August 29, 2018

Davie, Fla. (Aug. 2nd, 2018) – The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank America's Most Convenient Bank™,...

August 2018 Newsletter

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August 29, 2018

Our AmeriCorps Firewall Mentors and Lead Mentors attended our training to prepare for the school year! “I joined Firewall...because I...

July 2018 Newsletter

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July 26, 2018

We hope you're having an amazing summer so far! We want to share an incredible story with you about Zack...

June 2018 Newsletter

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June 8, 2018

We had an incredible 2017-2018 school year! To finish the year, we had our Servant Leader Celebration, where we honored...

May 2018 Newsletter

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May 17, 2018

Our Fifth Annual Serve-A-Thon was a great success! Our students participated in seven service projects across Broward County, including feeding...

April 2018 Newsletter

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April 18, 2018

Meet Nakita, a 9th grader who started at Firewall in 6th grade. This past year has been very difficult for Nakita...

March 2018 Newsletter

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March 29, 2018

Our High School students are career ready! Retired businessman, Bob Jablonski, and Firewall’s Executive Director, Andy Fernandez, visited our 3...

February 2018 Newsletter

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February 22, 2018

For Valentine’s Day, our students and mentors gave handmade cards to over 400 residents at three different elderly care centers...

January 2018 – We reached our matching challenge goal!

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January 16, 2018

We Reached Our Matching Challenge Goal! We would like to thank everyone who made it possible for us to reach...

December 2017 Newsletter – Firewall helps student receive $5000 in scholarships!

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December 15, 2017

It's almost 2018, and our high school seniors are busy preparing for the next steps in their lives. One of...

November 2017 Newsletter

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November 22, 2017

This month, we would like to highlight two service projects that our students participated in as well as our successful...

October 2017 Newsletter

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October 19, 2017

This month, we were recognized for a prestigious award and formed a new partnership in our community to provide the...

September 2017 Newsletter

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September 27, 2017

School started back up this past week after a short break for Hurricane Irma. We are thankful to say that...

August 2017 Newsletter

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August 28, 2017

The 2017 - 2018 school year is officially underway! This week, we welcomed returning and new students at our Centers...

July 2017 Newsletter

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July 13, 2017

Summer 2017 has been a great one for Firewall. We successfully launched three summer programs, and we also won a...

Meet the Mentors – Pt. 1

MENTOR BLOG

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June 30, 2017

*** Firewall Centers sat down with Nirmel to learn about all his experience as a Mentor at Firewall. *** Q:...

June 2017 Newsletter

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June 20, 2017

The school year is officially over and our summer programs have begun! Here are some end-of-year announcements and a recap...

May 2017 Newsletter

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May 25, 2017

The school year is coming to a close, and it's hard to believe that Serve-A-Thon was almost one month ago!...

400 At-Risk Students Complete a Countywide Day of Service

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April 29, 2017

400 At-Risk Students Complete a Countywide Day of Service Firewall Centers’ participants are given a hands-on opportunity to learn that...

April 2017 Newsletter

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April 18, 2017

Our annual Serve-A-Thon is just 2 weeks away, and we wanted to share some success stories from our Blanche Ely...

March 2017 Newsletter

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March 21, 2017

March is in full swing, and we wanted to give you an update on our speaker series, share an awesome...

February 2017 Newsletter

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February 21, 2017

Firewall Centers Receives $10,000 from Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund

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February 13, 2017

DAVIE, Fla. (Feb. 13th, 2017) – Firewall Centers received a generous $10,000 grant from the Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund, a McCormick...

January 2017 Newsletter

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January 17, 2017

Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale North Beach Gives $10,000 towards expansion of Firewall Centers programs

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January 4, 2017

DAVIE, Fla. (Jan. 4th, 2017) – The Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale North Beach generously donated $10,000 to Firewall Centers...

December 2016 Newsletter

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December 8, 2016

November 2016 Newsletter

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November 22, 2016

Firewall Family Dinner 2016

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November 7, 2016

On November 4th, Firewall hosted its first family dinner with over 150 in attendance at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale. Guests...

October 2016 Newsletter

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October 31, 2016

September 2016 Newsletter

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September 20, 2016

Generous Grant from United Way of Broward County Helps Firewall Centers Provide 75 At-Risk Youth at Pompano Beach Middle School with an Opportunity to Not Only Survive, But Thrive

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August 31, 2016

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. (August 31, 2016) – Firewall Centers, a non-profit organization that offers free after-school tutoring, mentoring, and leadership...

August 2016 Newsletter

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August 25, 2016

Firewall Centers receives AmeriCorps Grant to Support the Academic Success of Broward County Students

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August 15, 2016

AmeriCorps Firewall is chosen as one of ten Florida-based AmeriCorps programs to be welcomed into the Corporation for National and...

July 2016 Newsletter

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July 26, 2016

Our very first summer program at Lauderhill 6-12! "I didn't know how to solve equations and I learned it here....

Summer Program at Lauderhill 6-12

ACADEMICS

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July 22, 2016

Firewall partnered with Lauderhill 6-12 STEM-MED Magnet School, where we just finished our first program school year, to launch...

Our City Plantation – Serve-A-Thon 2016

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June 16, 2016

June 2016 Newsletter

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June 9, 2016

We won! Andres and Alison Avayu (Piccolo Ristorante, Jennifer Kovach (Jim Moran Institute), Andy Fernandez (Firewall Centers) We won the Greater...

Sun Sentinel – Serve-A-Thon 2016

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May 16, 2016

South Florida Business Journal – Business Cares

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May 10, 2016

400 At-Risk Students Take Broward County by Storm

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May 1, 2016

Participants in the Firewall Centers’ After-School Program learn firsthand what it means to serve others at the 3rd annual Serve-A-Thon DAVIE,...

April 2016 Newsletter

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April 19, 2016

Meet Victoria. Her story of transformation did not happen overnight. She has been part of Firewall since sixth grade and...

Good News Florida- Serve-A-Thon 2016

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April 16, 2016

March 2016 Newsletter

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March 17, 2016

Keep Giving Back at Serve-A-Thon Our third annual Serve-A-Thon is right around the corner! Our 400 students and their mentors...

February 2016 Newsletter

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February 16, 2016

We are a FINALIST! Our founder, Andy Fernandez, was nominated as one of the three finalists for the Non-Profit Leader of...

January 2016 Newsletter

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January 15, 2016

Our motivation for the year Right before Thanksgiving, the mom of one of our students called and shared some terrible...

Firewall Centers receives $7,500 grant from Bank United to change student lives

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December 22, 2015

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. (Dec. 22nd, 2015) – Bank United awarded Firewall Centers a generous $7,500 grant to further the organization’s vision...

December 2015 Newsletter

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December 17, 2015

As the holidays draw closer, we are reminded that this season is truly about "Giving Back," which is a principle...

Firewall Centers receives $5,000 grant from the Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation

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December 14, 2015

POMPANO, Fla. (Dec. 14th, 2015) – The Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation provided Firewall Centers with a generous $5,000 grant to expand...

Firewall Centers partners with Take Stock in Children to achieve one goal: changed lives.

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November 12, 2015

DAVIE, Fla. (Nov. 12th, 2015) – Nine Firewall students were awarded a two year Florida pre-paid scholarship from the Take Stock...

November 2015 Newsletter

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November 10, 2015

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we have a lot of new developments to be thankful for. In the last couple...

Firewall Centers Hosts Annual Student-to-Leader Luncheon

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October 28, 2015

Firewall Centers hosted its annual Student-to-Leader Luncheon on Wednesday, October 28. The luncheon gave Firewall the opportunity to share its...

Women of StrikeForce 421 Provide Generous Gift to Firewall Centers

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October 21, 2015

DAVIE, Fla. – Firewall Centers was selected as the top finalist for StrikeForce 421’s annual Giving Circle fund. As a...

October 2015 Newsletter

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October 14, 2015

With the changes that come with the fall season, we are also seeing incredible changes in our students. As the...

Firewall Centers receives $50,000 grant from The Jim Moran Foundation to expand its program at Crystal Lake Middle School

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September 29, 2015

DAVIE, Fla. (September 29, 2015) – Firewall Centers was awarded a generous $50,000 grant from The Jim Moran Foundation to...

Walmart supports expansion of Firewall Centers programs with $10,000 grant

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September 16, 2015

DAVIE, Fla. (Sept. 16th, 2015) – The local Walmart Stores in Broward County along with the Walmart Foundation granted Firewall...

September 2015 Newsletter

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September 10, 2015

The 2015-2016 school year is officially in full swing, and we are off to a great start! Our mentors have...

Firewall Centers Receives Third Year of Funding for School is Cool Program at Bair and Plantation Middle Schools

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August 24, 2015

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. (August 24, 2015) – Firewall Centers receives $50,000 from the Community Foundation of Broward (CFB) and $50,000...

PNC Bank Continues Support of Firewall Centers with Grant

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August 20, 2015

DAVIE, Fla. – In June of 2015, Firewall Centers was awarded a $10,000 grant by the PNC Foundation to impact...

August 2015 Newsletter

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August 20, 2015

With August winding down, we hope that you and your family have enjoyed a wonderful summer together. We are eagerly...

July 2015 Newsletter

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July 15, 2015

We hope you had an amazing Fourth of July weekend with your family and friends! This year, Firewall will be in eight...

June 2015 Newsletter

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June 4, 2015

Everyone from our firewall family, mentors, volunteers and donors made this year a successful one! One of our volunteers expressed...

AT&T Grant Supports Firewall Centers – Help At-Risk Youth Succeed

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June 4, 2015

DAVIE, Fla. (June 4th, 2015) – Firewall Centers was awarded a generous $25,000.00 grant from AT&T to expand its T.H.I.N.K. Leadership...

May 2015 Newsletter

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May 4, 2015

Lots of exciting things have been taking place within Firewall and this community we serve! Our students were able to...

At-Risk Students Complete Service Projects for Others in Need

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May 3, 2015

DAVIE, Fla. (May 3rd, 2015) –On Saturday, May 2nd, over 315 Firewall students, their mentors, staff, and volunteers engaged in service...

Sun Sentinel Doyle Award for Nonprofit Excellence

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April 28, 2015

We are honored to announce that we are the recipients of the Doyle Award for Nonprofit Excellence, an award that spotlights 1...

Sun Sentinel – Doyle Award for Nonprofit Excellence

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April 21, 2015

April 2015 Newsletter

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April 4, 2015

Meet Christopher, A sixth grader from the Crystal Lake Middle School center. The transformation he has experienced is the reason...

Firewall Centers Plans to Raise $100,000 by Serving Others

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April 2, 2015

DAVIE, Fla. (April 2nd, 2015) – On Saturday, May 2nd, Firewall Centers’ students, together with their mentors and volunteers will participate...

March 2015 Newsletter

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March 4, 2015

With Spring Break just around the corner, students are already making plans to hit up the beach, sleep in, and hang...

Firewall Centers Receives Children’s Services Council ‘Collective Impact for Youth’ Award

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February 13, 2015

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Feb. 13th, 2015) – Firewall Centers was awarded ‘Collective Impact for Youth’ at the Fifth Annual South Florida...

February 2015 Newsletter

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February 4, 2015

Firewall wins Children's Services Council Collective Impact for Youth Award at Academy Awards! On Friday, February 13th, our founder, Andy...

Sun-Sentinel Children’s Fund Continued Partnership with Firewall Centers

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February 2, 2015

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 2nd, 2015) – Firewall Centers was awarded $10,000 through the Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund, a McCormick Foundation...

Firewall Centers Nominated Finalist for Broward 211 ‘Collective Impact for Youth Award’

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January 21, 2015

OAKLAND PARK, Fla. (Jan. 21st, 2015) – Firewall Centers was nominated as a finalist for the fifth annual South Florida Community Care...

Broward College and Firewall Centers collaborate to improve local community on MLK Day of Service

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January 20, 2015

DAVIE, Fla. (Jan. 20th, 2015) – On Monday, Jan. 19th, Firewall Centers’ new modular was renovated thanks to the generous $3,377.04...

January 2015 Newsletter

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January 4, 2015

From award nominations to community events, Firewall Centers is starting 2015 with a bang! Firewall Centers was nominated as one of...

December 2014 Newsletter

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December 4, 2014

As 2014 comes to a close, we first want to express our thankfulness for your support and for the dedication...

Student-To-Leader Luncheon 2014

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November 7, 2014

Our Annual Luncheon took place on Thursday, November 6th at the Signature Grand. We have witnessed first-hand our student’s...

November 2014 Newsletter

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November 4, 2014

Thank You All! This Thanksgiving, we will sit down to eat a traditional Thanksgiving meal, but first pause to think...

October 2014 Newsletter

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October 4, 2014

Thank You Gap! Last month, Firewall’s Pompano Beach Middle School Center was pleased to host a group of Gap clothing...

Gap Store Managers Serve Firewall Center Students

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September 30, 2014

September 30th, 2014 On Tuesday, Firewall’s Pompano Beach Middle School Center was pleased to host a group of Gap clothing...

September 2014 Newsletter

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September 4, 2014

FIREWALL IS AT FULL SPEED! It’s our biggest year yet with 7 centers up and running and serving almost 400...

August 2014 Newsletter

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August 4, 2014

MEET THE FIREWALL TEAM! We want to take a second to welcome backall of our returning staff and give a...

Kathy

GRADUATES

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July 8, 2014

Kathy has been a part of the Firewall program since she was in the 6th grade. Janeth Fernandez says “I...

July 2014 Newsletter

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July 4, 2014

Firewall’s First Annual Servant Leader Scholarship! PRESENTED TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ANNALYSE DEFRANK AND KATHIA CARRANZA Kathy...

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June 8, 2014

Annalyse also came to Firewall in the 6th grade, but we have known her since she was in 4th grade...

June 2014 Newsletter

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June 4, 2014

Firewall Celebrates Another Successful Year! 2013/14 Awards Ceremony Wow, what a year! It was incredible to see all of our...

Happy, happy happy!

PARENT RESOURCES

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June 4, 2014

There’s a lot of talk about HAPPINESS these days… How to find happiness, the benefits of happiness, and what does...

May 2014 Newsletter

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May 4, 2014

Serv A Thon 2014 On Saturday, May 3rd, Firewall Students along with their Firewall mentors, Regent Bank volunteers, and other community...

Firewall Founders Awarded “Broward Citizens of the Year 2014”

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April 10, 2014

Congratulations to our faithful founders Andy and Janeth Fernandez who on behalf of Firewall Centers were recognized “for outstanding commitment...

April 2014 Newsletter

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April 4, 2014

THIS SPRING, A MOVEMENT UNLIKE ANY OTHER WILL TAKE PLACE IN OUR COMMUNITY AS FIREWALL HOSTS ITS FIRST ANNUAL SERVE-A-THON!...

March 2014 Newsletter

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March 4, 2014

FIREWALL WINS NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR – RISING STAR! NONPROFIT ACADEMY AWARDS On Friday, February 28th, Firewall Centers walked the red carpet...

Firewall Centers wins Nonprofit Rising Star 2014 Academy Award

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February 28, 2014

Firewall Centers was awarded Nonprofit Rising Star at the 4th Annual PNC Bank Non-Profit Academy Awards hosted by Seminole Hard...

February 2014 Newsletter

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February 4, 2014

FIREWALL WINS NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR – RISING STAR! NONPROFIT ACADEMY AWARDS On Friday, February 28th, Firewall Centers walked the red carpet...

January 2014 Newsletter

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January 4, 2014

FIREWALL BLAZES INTO 2014 We are so excited for what this year has in store for us and all of...

December 2013 Newsletter

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December 4, 2013

We hope you are all having a wonderful holiday season so far; filled with friends, family, and good times! Good...

November 2013 Newsletter

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November 4, 2013

This Thanksgiving, we are most grateful for you and your support! Student -to- Leader Luncheon We were honored and humbled...

October 2013 Newsletter

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October 4, 2013

Exciting News at Firewall Did you see us in the Sun-Sentinel? Yes, that’s right! On Sunday, the Sun-Sentinel featured Firewall...

September 2013 Newsletter

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September 4, 2013

We’re on FIRE! Davie Middle School CenterSchool is officially back in session! With three brand new Firewall Centers up and...

August 2013 Newsletter

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August 4, 2013

Join us in welcoming our new Firewall family! This past month, we have been working diligently to prepare for the...

July 2013 Newsletter

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July 4, 2013

Firewall Gets a Facelift Everything is new at Firewall! New curriculum, new paint, new carpet, new staff, and in the...

June 2013 Newsletter

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June 4, 2013

“The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” – William James On Tuesday,...

May 2013 Newsletter

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May 4, 2013

“Success is determined not by whether or not you face obstacles, but by your reaction to them, and if you...

April 2013 Newsletter

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April 4, 2013

This month at Firewall we would like to share with you, our family, some of the heartfelt and encouraging messages...

March 2013 Newsletter

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March 4, 2013

There’s an old, amusing proverb that goes something like: “If you see a turtle on a fencepost, you know it...

February 2013 Newsletter

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February 4, 2013

As our partners and supporters know, the vision of Firewall Centers is to transform students into servant leaders. As the...

January 2013 Newsletter

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January 4, 2013

In just three years, Firewall has more than tripled its numbers. But Firewall is much more than measurable data. It...

December 2012 Newsletter

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December 4, 2012

It’s that time of the year again: the most Wonderful time! For most, the holidays are a time to give....

November 2012 Newsletter

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November 4, 2012

What an unbelievable crowd we had for our annual Student-to-Leader Luncheon! There was literally standing room ONLY as Firewall’s friends,...

October 2012 Newsletter

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October 4, 2012

It really is a beautiful thing to see how much students love to be a part of the “Firewall Family.”...

September 2012 Newsletter

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September 4, 2012

Why is Firewall Centers growing? Because it works! Each day, more and more people are grabbing a hold of the Firewall...

August 2012 Newsletter

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August 4, 2012

Words cannot express how truly blessed we are this year! With our expansion, it has become absolutely essential to have...

July 2012 Newsletter

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July 4, 2012

Firewall Kicks Off A Brand New Center! We feel blessed to be able to announce the opening of yet another Firewall...

June 2012 Newsletter

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June 4, 2012

This month, we want to recognize and thank all of our dedicated staff members and volunteers who week after week,...

May 2012 Newsletter

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May 4, 2012

On May 22, over 140 students, their parents, volunteers, friends, and staff gathered at Calvary Chapel Plantation to participate in...

April 2012 Newsletter

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April 4, 2012

As Firewall continues to expand its reach to more students throughout South Florida, more individuals, foundations, and businesses get excited...

March 2012 Newsletter

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March 4, 2012

“He is turning in work for the first time this year!” six grader Jimmy’s math teacher told us at a...

February 2012 Newsletter

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February 4, 2012

This month, we are highlighting some more of our Servant Leaders and their stories: Servant Leader: Abner Abner is a...

January 2012 Newsletter